Head-to-head · Malware Removal Software
Dr.Web CureIt! vs Linux Malware Detect
Dr.Web CureIt! leads on 0 checks, Linux Malware Detect on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDr.Web CureIt! · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
Dr.Web CureIt! scores higher on our rubric for malware removal software: 8.5 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #14.
Linux Malware Detect offers scheduled scans; Dr.Web CureIt! doesn't.
Dr.Web CureIt! is the better fit for portable Windows cleanup with recovery options. Linux Malware Detect is the better fit for linux server malware monitoring and alerting.
- Dr.Web CureIt! fits best
Portable Windows cleanup with recovery options
- Linux Malware Detect fits best
Linux server malware monitoring and alerting
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Side by side
| Feature | Dr.Web CureIt! 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Linux Malware Detect 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #9 in Malware Removal Software | #14 in Malware Removal Software |
| Best for | Portable Windows cleanup with recovery options | Linux server malware monitoring and alerting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Dr.Web CureIt! 2/3 · Linux Malware Detect 2/3 | ||
| Threat quarantine | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bootable rescue media | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Scheduled scans | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Scan modes | Not checked yet | Full |
| Operating systems | Windows | Not checked yet |
| Remediation automation | Assisted | Assisted |
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| Our verdict | Dr.Web CureIt! is a portable Windows utility for scanning and curing malware on infected computers. It targets viruses, trojans, rootkits, adware, riskware and other unwanted software without requiring installation. The free version… Read the review → |
Linux Malware Detect (LMD) is an open-source malware scanner and remediation tool for Linux servers, with particular relevance to shared hosting environments. It scans complete paths, recently modified files, or file lists using MD5 and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dr.Web CureIt! — where it wins
- Portable operation without installation
- Detects viruses, trojans, rootkits, adware and riskware
- Bootable recovery environment through Dr.Web LiveDisk
Where it doesn't
- Free version is limited to one-time scanning
- No real-time protection in the free version
- Advanced automation and custom scans require Pro
Linux Malware Detect — where it wins
- Combines hash, HEX, YARA, and statistical threat analysis
- Adds inotify monitoring, quarantine, restore, and cleaner rules
- Connects alerts and workflows through Slack, Telegram, Discord, and SMTP
Where it doesn't
- Linux-only focus limits cross-platform malware coverage
- Remediation automation is assisted rather than fully automatic
- No built-in AI features
- Dr.Web CureIt!8.5/10 · Free plan
A portable Windows cleaner with free one-time scans and paid recovery controls.
Visit Dr.WebFull verdict → - Linux Malware Detect8.0/10 · Free plan
A focused Linux server scanner with layered detection, quarantine, monitoring, and alerts.
Visit LMDFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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